Anwar Ibrahim’s two years as Malaysia’s prime minister reflect a strategic balancing act aimed at securing a second term. According to James Chin, an analyst, Anwar is prioritizing political survival, shifting toward religious policies to attract conservative voters. He formed a coalition government with UMNO and Borneo parties after being selected by the King post-2022’s inconclusive election. However, the unity government failed to gain traction in the six state elections in August, losing the majority Malay vote to Perikatan Nasional (PN), particularly PAS. With GE16 expected before 2027, Anwar’s moves reflect efforts to consolidate enough support for future electoral success.
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